Cill Dara Shinn Féin Poblachtach

A new Republican Sinn Féin Cumann has been established in County
Wicklow. It is a historic moment as the Republican movement hasn't had
an active Cumann in the Garden county since the pre-1986 era. The Cumann
has been named in honour of local man Maolmhuire Ó Raghallaigh and the
recently deceased Ruairí Ó Brádaigh. Both men gave a lifetime of service
to the Republican cause and stayed true to their principles to the end.
Ó Raghallaigh saw active service during the Counter-revolution of
1922-23 as a member of Neil 'Plunkett' O'Boyle's Flying Column, and
remained a dedicated Republican throughout all the defections over the
years until passing away in 1992. Ó Brádaigh joined the movement in 1950
and went on to become a legendary figure, serving as IRA Chief Of Staff
during Operation Harvest and also serving two lengthy terms as
president of Sinn Féin.

The Ruairí Ó Brádaigh/Maolmhuire Ó Raghallaigh Cumann pledge to offer
the people of County Wicklow a Republican alternative to the failed
policies of the Leinster House parties through the Éire Nua programme.
Republican Sinn Féin stand for a complete British withdrawal from
Ireland and the deliverance of social justice through the full
implementation of the 1916 Proclamation. As well as promoting the
policies of the Republican movement, we endeavour to highlight local
issues affecting local people and the ongoing use of selective
internment in the occupied six counties.

The Cumann has members from all over County Wicklow and is looking
for fresh recruits. For further information you can contact the
Republican Sinn Féin head office at 018729747 or visit either of these
websites: